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Car News for Boca Raton Drivers
Car industry news and recall notices.
Teslaâs Rocket Car Keeps Getting Delayed - Hereâs What It Means for Your European or Japanese Ride
Teslaâs long-promised second-generation Roadsterâthe one with SpaceX-inspired thrusters that could briefly lift it off the groundâhas been delayed again. Originally shown in 2017 with a 2020 production target, the car still hasnât made itâŠ
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Should You Pay $80 a Liter for Differential Fluid? Hereâs the Straight Talk
A local Mercedes GLS63 owner recently asked whether itâs really necessary to spend $80 per liter on the factory differential fluid, or if thereâs a better alternative. Itâs a fair question, especially when youâre maintaining aâŠ
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Counterfeit Android Screens Pose Risks for Vehicle Owners
If youâve been thinking about upgrading your Mercedes, BMW, Audi, or Lexus with a new Android screen, thereâs a growing problem you need to know about. Some aftermarket units sold online claim to have the latest hardwareâlike Android 14,âŠ
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Dodge Goes All-In on V-8 Power for 2027 Durango - What That Means for Your European or Japanese Car
If youâve been following the news, youâve probably seen the headlines about the 2027 Dodge Durango. Itâs now offered exclusively with V-8 engines, starting at about $45,670 for the 360-horsepower GT model, and climbing to over $82,000 forâŠ
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Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II: More Range, More Power, and a Clock That Steals the Show
When Rolls-Royce launched the Spectre in 2023, it wasnât just testing the electric watersâit dove in. And while other luxury automakers hit pause on their EV plans, the Spectre became one of Rollsâ fastest-selling models. By 2025, it wasâŠ
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Whatâs Really Different Between a 2017 and 2020 Mercedes-AMG C43?
If youâre shopping for a used Mercedes-AMG C43, youâve probably noticed a big price gap between the 2017 and 2020 modelsâoften around $10,000. Thatâs a lot of money, and youâre right to wonder what youâre actually getting for it. From theâŠ
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Why Your Mercedes Wonât Start: Red Battery Light and Key Stuck? Hereâs Whatâs Likely Going On
If you drive a Mercedes-Benzâespecially an SL550 or similar R230 modelâand youâve seen a red battery light, struggled to get the key out, or found the car wonât start even though the radio and windows work, youâre not alone. This can beâŠ
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Pre-Purchase Inspection Essential for Used Luxury Vehicles
We get itâscrolling through online car listings is tempting, especially when you see a deal that seems too good to pass up. But if you're the owner of a Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, VW, Volvo, Jaguar, Lexus, Toyota, or Honda, there'sâŠ
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Jiro Yamada, Renowned Automotive Illustrator, Passes Away
The automotive world quietly lost one of its most precise artists last summer. Jiro Yamada, the Japanese illustrator renowned for his breathtaking cutaway drawings of cars and machinery, passed away in August at age 65 after a battle withâŠ
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Surprising Reliability: Which European Cars Actually Hold Up?
Letâs be honestâEuropean cars have a reputation. Youâve heard the stories: expensive repairs, finicky electronics, and the fear that your luxury SUV might turn into a money pit the second the warranty runs out. But recent data fromâŠ
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2027 Subaru BRZ Pricing Announced
Subaru has quietly updated its pricing for the 2027 BRZ, and while the increases are modest, the updates are even more so. The two-trim lineup now starts at $37,385 for the Limited with a six-speed manual, or $38,235 with the automatic.âŠ
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Moonroofs That Could Come Loose? Hereâs What to Know About the Subaru Forester Recall
Subaru has recalled nearly 70,000 2026 Forester models because the panoramic moonroof may not be properly bonded to the frame. Over time, the glass could loosen andâin the worst caseâdetach while driving. The issue affects gas models builtâŠ
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